Velocipede-support.



M. ZETSGHOK.

VELOGIPEDE SUPPORT.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 13, 1912.

1,077,183. Patented 0011.28, 1913.

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APPLIOATIOE FILED JAN. 18, 1912.

Patented 0012.28, 1913.

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Application filed January 13, 1912. Serial No. 670,969.

Supports, of which the followingis a specification.

Thisv invention relates to toy apparatus,

and has for an object toprovide. apparatus of this kind which may include an objectsuch as a chair or rocking figure mounted.- fen rocking movements upon a wheeled base to be" actuated and. propelled by movements of said object or figure.

A still; further object ofthe invention is to provide toy apparatus in which the object or figure canibe operated without necessitating the propulsion of the wheeled base on which the object is mounted.

Another object of the invention is to provide steering mechanism which may be operated so that the. apparatus canbe pro pelled in any direction by the child while seated upon the figure.

A still further object of the invention is to provide brake mechanism which will include an actuating portion which is disposed in such proximity to the animal figure as to permit of its being readily and effectively operated by the foot of the child.

In the drawings, forming a portion of this specification and in which like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views: Figure 1 is a side View of the apparatus showing the position of the wheeled base or frame so as to permit of its being propelled when movements are imparted to the animal figure. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the base adjusting means set to a position to sustain the driving wheels of the base above the surface of the floor or ground. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section through the apparatus showing parts in elevation. Fig. 4 is a section on line 4 4 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a horizontal section taken on line 55 of Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a section through the driving shaft of the apparatus showing the brake mechanism therefor. Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of the base adjusting means set to a position to sustaln the driving wheels of the base above the surface of the floor or ground.

The apparatus comprises a wheeled base 1 which preferably includes the longltudlnal side bars 2 and 3 which are connected at their front ends to a short platform 4 and. at their rear 'endsto the transverse brace bar 5. The short'pla-tform 4 is pivot'ally connected, at 6, to the front steerin axle 7: This axle has revolubly mounted ereon. the supportmg wheels-8. The driving shaft-9 is mounted in." suitable bearings om the side bars 1. and 2 and secured. to the shaft are the driv-- ing wheels 10.-

The apparatus may be propelled by the object 11 which may be a ch figure. or the like, the figure hereinshown representing a horse-having a. saddle 12, the driving reins 13- and the stirrups-or footholds 1A7. The object 1 1. isv mounted, at 15, for rocking movements on. the sup orting: frame 1 6. This frame includes the s1de bars- 517 and. 1;8 -which are mounted upon the bars of-the-frame 16 the animal figure i'spivotally fconnected' ait 19,. to the itman rod 20. This rod extends downwardly and rearwardly from the figure and it is operatively connectled, at-21, with the,cranli portion 22 of the .driving shaft 9. w j

From the construction described it is seen that a child, when seated upon the figure 11, may rock his body to and fro for the purpose of shifting his weight with the resultant reciprocation and oscillation of the pit-man rod so as to effectively revolve the shaft 9 and provide the steering rod 23 which is pivoted, at 24, to the front axle. At 25 the rod is pivoted to the controlling lever 26. This lever is pivoted, at 27, to the side bar 3 of the base 1 and the hand-engaging portion 28 of the lever is disposed in such proximity to the figure 11 as to permit the hand of the child or operator of the apparatus to be engaged thereby. The major portion of the controlling lever 26 is offset laterally from the figure ll'so as to not interfere with the. leg of the child when seated upon the animal. The lever is provided with a pawl 29 which is designed to engage in the rack segment 30 on the base 1, whereby the steering mechanism can be securely held in its adjusted position. From this construction it will be seen that a child seated upon the animal can adjust the steering mechanism so that the apparatus can be propelled in a circularpath if desired and the structure thus made to operate within a confined area of floor space or the like. The driving air, an animal 2 and 3' of the base or frame 1.. At the rear thereby cause the apparatus to be propelled. With a view to steering the apparatus, I

wheels 10 are weighted, at 31, so that under the momentum of the wheels the shaft 9 will be made to positively respond to move ments of the pitman rod and crank elements respectively. A brake element 32 is rigidly attached to the axle 9, and frictionally engaging therewith is a brake band 33- which is connected to the element 34 the inner connection 34 of which, acts as the pivot point for said element 34. The element 33 is connected, by 34, with the link 35 and actuating treadle 36, the latter being mounted pivotally, at 37, to the vertical bar 17 of the figure supporting frame 16 and it is disposed in such proximity to one of the stirrups 14 as to permit the lever to be readily engaged by the foot without removing the same from the stirrup, thus braking or stopping the device at the discretion of the operator.

It is desirable to provide means, such as that shown at 38, for preventing the propulsion of the apparatus by the rocking movements of the object 11. This means comprises an adjustable frame 39 having the brace legs l0 and the bearings 41. The bearings 41 are provided with suitable raceways in which are mounted the antifriction bodies 4:2. The frame 39 is adjustably supported by 41 upon the shaft 9, so that the frame can be swung to cause the legs thereof to be disposed immediately beneath the shaft 9 of the apparatus, thereby elevating said apparatus above the surface of the floor on ground so as to hold the driving wheels out \of contact therewith. When the frame 39 isnot in use it may be adjusted to lie within the side bars 2 and 3 of the base 1 and in this position the frame can be held .immovably on the base by the latches which are designed to engage with the side bars 2 and 3, as illustrated.

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In a device of thecharacter described, the combination with a velocipede having a rear propelling axle, of a support mounted upon said axle comprising raceways therein, ball bearings mounted in said raceways and bearing against said axle,

pairs of arms projecting from said hubs at an angle to each other to form a brace support and to lift said velocipede clear of the ground, and a frame connected with said hubs to lock said device in non-operative position.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MAX ZETSCHOK. Witnesses R. L. Hus'rno, ELSIE BARNETT.

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